Section 2105.005 - Priority to Poverty Programs(a) An agency should give priority to programs that remedy the causes and cycle of poverty if: (1) the alleviation of poverty is a purpose of the block grant; and(2) the agency has discretion over the types of programs that may be funded with the block grant.(b) In administering a block grant, an agency shall consult: (1) low-income recipients;(2) low-income intended recipients; and(3) organizations representing low-income individuals.(c) To the extent consistent with the purpose of the block grant, an agency's rules shall ensure that providers use block grant funds to the maximum benefit of low-income recipients and intended recipients.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2105.005
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 2.280, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.